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प्रश्न
State the limitations of straight-line method of depreciation.
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उत्तर
Following are the limitations of straight-line method of depreciation:
- Ignores the actual use of the asset:
Under this method, a fixed amount of depreciation is provided on each asset by applying the predetermined rate of depreciation on its original cost. But, the actual use of the asset is not considered in the computation of depreciation. - Ignores the interest factor:
This method does not take into account the loss of interest on the amount invested in the asset. That is, the amount would have earned interest, had it been invested outside the business is not considered. - Total charge on the assets will be more when the asset becomes older:
With the passage of time, the cost of maintenance of an asset goes up. Hence, the amount of depreciation and cost of maintenance put together is less in the initial period and goes up year after year. But, this method does not consider this. - Difficulty in the determination of scrap value:
It may be quite difficult to assess the true scrap value of the asset after a long period say 10 or 15 years after the date of its installation.
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